Placental insufficiency
ORPHA:439167· ICD-10 O36.5
Definition
A rare obstetric disease characterized by inadequate blood flow to the placenta during pregnancy, resulting in a decrease in trans-placental transfer of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus, potentially leading to fetal growth retardation, distress, or death. Maternal risk factors include preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and smoking, among others.
- Prevalence
- 1-5 / 10 000
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Age of onset
- Adult